Datasheet StudioDAC8x

Overview

The HiFiBerry StudioDAC8x is a high-resolution digital-to-analog converter for the Raspberry Pi 5. This is a special sound card for the Raspberry Pi, optimised for one specific use case: affordable high-quality multichannel audio playback.

Facts

8 channel sound output, balanced
Four dedicated 192kHz/24bit high-quality Burr-Brown DACs
Connects directly to the Raspberry Pi, no additional cables needed
No soldering, comes as a pre-fabricated kit. You just plug it onto the Raspberry Pi
Compatible with all Raspberry Pi 5
Directly powered from the Raspberry Pi, no additional power supply
Four ultra-low-noise linear voltage regulators for optimal audio performance
HAT compliant, EEPROM for automatic configuration
Comes with all components required to mount it. We include 4 M2.5x12mm spacers to fix the board onto the Raspberry Pi

Connectors

1	40 Pin extension header of the Pi
2	8x Balanced output connector (DB25 female), TASCAM pinout

Other pin headers that are present on the board are only for internal use and not to be used to connect any other hardware.

DB25 Pinout

The DB25 connector uses the standard TASCAM pinout:

Channel	GND	Hot	Cold
1	25	24	12
2	11	10	23
3	22	21	9
4	8	7	20
5	19	18	6
6	5	4	17
7	16	15	3
8	2	1	14

Specifications

Maximum output voltage	4.2Vrms	balanced
DAC signal-to-noise ratio	112db	typical
DAC THD+N	-93db	typical
Frequency response	10Hz-70kHz	-3dB
Power consumption	<0.3W
Sample rates	44.1-192kHz